Girls volleyball

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New girls VB coach among Govs’ changes

By Paul Honda on March 10, 2015

Changes are coming to Farrington High School’s campus, but there’s one that involves the girls volleyball program. Barney Choy is the new head coach, athletic director Harold Tanaka said. He replaces Reagan Agena. Choy has experience as a club coach. His daughter, Bailey Choy, plays for ‘Iolani. As for other changes, it’s a long-term picture that has begun with the football and track facility. The grounds are currently being redone to make way for an on-campus stadium. The tennis courts […]

Granato named All-American

By Paul Honda on December 23, 2014

Punahou outside hitter McKenna Granato has been named to the CBS MaxPreps All-American Girls Volleyball third team. Granato, a 5-foot-11 senior, was named to the Under Armour All-America first team in early November. She was voted the Star-Advertiser All-State player of the year this season. She has signed with the University of Hawaii.

ILH volleyball all-stars

By Jerry Campany on November 23, 2014

ILH All-Stars Division I Co-most valuable player of the year—Tiyana Hallums, Kamehameha; McKenna Rose Granato, Punahou. Coach of the year—Chris Blake, Kamehameha. First team—‘Iolani: Anna Uhr, Bailey Choy. Kamehameha: Lynzi Akeo. Mid-Pacific: Lekaleka Kiner-Falefa. Punahou: Kiani Tuileta, Vonica Malufau. Libero—Mia Heirakuji, Kamehameha. Second team—‘Iolani: Kaley Buscher. Kamehameha: Sarah Lau. Maryknoll: Tasha McClendon. Mid-Pacific: Madison Collier. Punahou: Dallas Lishman. Sacred Hearts: Shayla-Ann Santos. Libero—Moeaikama‘ama‘ama Kekauoha, ‘Iolani. Honorable mention—‘Iolani: Tatiana Calimpong-Burke, Emily Sunada. Kamehameha: Kealani Browne, Brooke Kaawa, Kayla Afoa. Maryknoll: Luana […]

OIA volleyball all-star teams announced

By Billy Hull on November 21, 2014

The OIA released its 2014 girls volleyball all-star teams on Friday. OIA East Player of the year—Silerolia Gaogao, Sr., Moanalua. Coach of the year—Roberta Downey, Kalaheo. FIRST TEAM OH—Gaogao, Moan; Johanna Kruize, Moan; Ashelyn Jones, Roos; Karley DeMello, Kais; Rika Okino, Kaln; Shaney Tiumalu, Cast. S—Siani Yamaguchi, Kalh. L—Rachel Blake, Kah. SECOND TEAM OH—Syenna Masaki, Kalh; Trystin Ramos, Cast; Thea Leiataua, Kah; Amber Tai, Kail. MB—Jasmine Niutupuivaha, Kah; Brittany Waite, Kah. S—Shaunalei Kahakai, Far. L—Raquel Robello, Kais. HONORABLE MENTION Anuenue: […]

VIDEO: Championship Post-Game: Punahou

By Paul Honda on November 15, 2014

The end of an uphill season came with the ultimate reward for the Punahou Buffanblu girls volleyball team. Punahou stunned top-seeded Kamehameha in four sets to capture the New City Nissan/HHSAA Girls Volleyball Division I State Championships.

Spikers lead LOI fall signing class

By Paul Honda on November 12, 2014

A dozen volleyball players were among nearly three dozen student-athletes who signed their letters of intent early Wednesday morning at the Elks Lodge in Waikiki. The event, hosted each signing season by Pacific Islands Athletic Alliance (PIAA), featured a multitude of sports for the fall signing period. The 12 volleyball players include UH signee McKenna Granato, who sparked Punahou to the state championship last week. Ten of the 12 spikers are heading to the mainland, including Kamehameha teammates Tiyana Hallums […]

Volleyball all tournament teams

By Jerry Campany on November 8, 2014

NEW CITY NISSAN/HHSAA DIVISION I ALL TOURNAMENT Most outstanding player Kiani Tuileta, Punahou All tournament McKenna Granato, Punahou Tiyana Hallums, KS Kapalama Silerolia Gaogao, Moanalua Vonica Malufau, Punahou Kiana Peroff, Punahou Sarah Lau, KS Kapalama Brandee Markwith, Punahou NEW CITY NISSAN/HHSAA DIVISION II ALL TOURNAMENT Most outstanding player Chanelle Molina, Konawaena All tournament Cherilyn Molina, Konawaena Shayla Hoeft, Seabury Hall Kiki Leuteneker, Seabury Hall Alexandra Jacobsen, Kalaheo Celena Jane Molina, Konawaena Phoebe Fickbohm, Seabury Hall Sara Utsugi, Hawaii Baptist

Here we go again: Warriors vs. Buffanblu

By Nick Abramo on November 7, 2014

Here we go again. There is no end in sight to the annual state girls volleyball title match featuring Kamehameha and Punahou as the combatants. The Warriors and Buffanblu play tonight for the state championship for the sixth year in a row, and Kamehameha (17-0) has won seven of the last nine titles. “It’s a big one coming up and we feel ready,” said Kamehameha’s Tita Akiu, the Texas Tech commit who had three aces and seven digs in a […]

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